Originally Posted by MisterCMK
You'll need to try and get a large strap wrench of something around the base of the oil filter. Usually the oil filters are really cranked on there from the factory. IIRC our 2000 wasn't that bad.
If I got one of the strap-on ones you mention and only had like 3 degrees of movement do you think it'll be enough to loosen the filter it up? If I can find a ride later on, I'll give it a try and report back the results. Thanks for the suggestion.